Editor’s observe (5/14/24): The principle Google I/O keynote has ended, however the Google I/O Developer Keynote is now underway. Watch it beneath.
It’s that point of 12 months once more. Google’s annual I/O keynote is upon us. This occasion is more likely to be full of updates and bulletins. We’ll be protecting all the information because it occurs and you may stream the complete occasion beneath. The keynote begins at 1PM ET on Could 14 and streams can be found through YouTube and the corporate’s hub web page.
When it comes to what to anticipate, the rumor mill has been working time beyond regulation. There are a number of reviews that the occasion will largely deal with the Android 15 cell working system, which looks like a given since I/O is primarily an occasion for builders and the beta model is already out within the wild.
So let’s discuss concerning the Android 15 beta and what to anticipate from the complete launch. The beta contains an up to date Privateness Sandbox function, partial display sharing to report a sure app or window as an alternative of the entire display and system-level app archiving to liberate area. There’s additionally improved satellite tv for pc connectivity, extra in-app digital camera controls and a brand new energy effectivity mode.
Regardless of the beta already present, it’s extremely possible that Google will drop some shock Android 15 bulletins. The corporate has confirmed that satellite tv for pc messaging is coming to Android, so perhaps that’ll be a part of this occasion. Rumors additionally recommend that Android 15 will boast a redesigned standing bar and a better method to monitor battery well being.
Android 15 gained’t be the one factor Google discusses through the occasion. There’s slightly acronym known as AI you might have heard about and the corporate has gone all in. It’s a superb guess that Google will spend a good period of time asserting updates for its Gemini AI, which may finally change Assistant totally.
Again in December, it was reported that Google was engaged on an AI assistant known as Pixie as an unique function for Pixel units. The branding is definitely on level. We may hear extra about that, as it might debut within the Pixel 9 later this 12 months.
Google’s hottest merchandise may additionally get AI-focused redesigns, together with Search, Chrome, G Suite and Maps. We’d get an replace as to what the corporate plans on doing about third-party cookies and perhaps it’ll throw some AI at that drawback too.
What to not anticipate? Don’t get your hopes up for a Pixel 9 or refreshed Pixel Fold for this occasion, as I/O is extra for software program than {hardware}. We’ll possible get particulars on these releases within the fall. Nevertheless, guidelines have been made to be damaged. Final 12 months, we obtained a Pixel Fold announcement at I/O, so perhaps the road between {hardware} and software program is blurring. We’ll discover out quickly.